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Private insurers welcome Budget's reform focus May 13, 2021

Private health insurance companies have welcomed the federal government's commitment to reform in its 2021-22 Budget, particularly on policies for the reimbursement of medical devices.

Australia secures doses of a fourth COVID-19 vaccine May 13, 2021

Australia has secured a fourth COVID-19 vaccine with an agreement for 25 million doses of Moderna's mRNA technology.

Baxter announces expansion of Sydney-based manufacturing May 13, 2021

The company said the expanded facility is expected to create approximately 80 new advanced manufacturing jobs, in addition to jobs created due to construction.

Budget 2021-22 - The stakeholder response May 12, 2021

Stakeholders from across the health sector, including the private health insurance and medical device industries, shared their immediate response to the Budget.

More reform coming as sector prepares for post-Budget briefing May 12, 2021

The Budget 2021-22 includes a pathway for reform of the Prostheses List with stakeholders to learn more detail at a meeting with the Department of Health this afternoon.

Bupa provides support to India in response to COVID-19 crisis May 11, 2021

The Bupa Health Foundation has donated $50,000 to UNICEF Australia to help support efforts in response to the COVID-19 crisis unfolding in India.

Sector watching for reform in 2021-22 Budget May 11, 2021

The federal government will deliver its 2021-22 Budget this evening with the private health sector anticipating a potential announcement on further reform of the Prostheses List.

nib announces the sale of Whitecoat to major bank May 6, 2021

nib has announced the sale of its digital healthcare directory platform Whitecoat to the Commonwealth Bank with an expected profit before tax of approximately $9 million.

Medibank raises outlook for policyholder growth May 6, 2021

Medibank has raised its outlook for total policyholder growth and says it now expects to achieve an increase of 3.5-4 per cent during the financial year 2021.

Use of some medicines in aged care like 'Russian roulette' May 6, 2021

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says the profession remains "deeply concerned" over the findings of the aged care royal commission in relation to medicines safety and the use of sedatives in residential aged care facilities.

New report reveals gap in access to heart treatment May 4, 2021

New modelling released by the Heart Foundation and supported by Sanofi shows a significant gap in the number of high-risk Australians being treated for high blood pressure and cholesterol.

Government announces details of new chemotherapy review May 4, 2021

The federal government has announced the details of its chemotherapy review, including its chair and the terms of reference.

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Private insurers welcome Budget's reform focus

Australia secures doses of a fourth COVID-19 vaccine

Baxter announces expansion of Sydney-based manufacturing

Budget 2021-22 - The stakeholder response

More reform coming as sector prepares for post-Budget briefing

Bupa provides support to India in response to COVID-19 crisis

Sector watching for reform in 2021-22 Budget